ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A client hospitalized with tetanus.
Question 1 of 5
When caring for the client hospitalized with tetanus, which of the following will the nurse include in the care plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Opioids manage severe muscle spasms and pain in tetanus, a key care component. Food handling, frequent meals, or distractions are not specific to tetanus management.
Question 2 of 5
When caring for the client hospitalized with tetanus, which of the following will the nurse include in the care plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Opioids address tetanus-related muscle spasms and pain, a primary intervention. Food handling, frequent meals, or distractions are less relevant.
Extract:
An older adult client with dementia who handles anxiety by confabulating.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and handles anxiety by confabulating. The nurse should recognize which of the following as confabulation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confabulation involves making up stories to fill memory gaps, a common dementia behavior. Reminiscing, compulsive behaviors, or refusal to leave home are distinct phenomena.
Extract:
A client with a spinal cord injury.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a care plan for a client with a spinal cord injury. Which of the following is the highest priority for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diet modifications, emphasizing high-calorie, high-protein intake, prevent complications like pressure ulcers and support healing, making it the priority. Oral care, emotional support, and stockings are secondary.
Extract:
A patient with possible Alzheimer's disease undergoing a Mini-Cog exam.
Question 5 of 5
When administering the Mini-Cog exam to a patient with possible Alzheimer's disease, which action will the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Mini-Cog exam includes a clock-drawing task to assess cognitive impairment. Orientation, medication lists, or object recognition are not part of this test.